The Bogan Bengals basketball squad (Chicago, IL), was nudged 62-61 in Thursday's league battle with the visiting Payton College Prep Grizzlies (Chicago, IL)

With the victory, Payton College Prep advances its record to 3-3 on the year. The Grizzlies travel to Fenwick (Oak Park, IL) to meet the Friars in a non-league battle on Friday, December 27. The Friars enter the battle with a record of 1-2. Fenwick lost 56-51 in their recent non-league battle against St. Laurence (Burbank, IL)

The Bengals now own a 2-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host North Lawndale for a bout on Tuesday, January 7.